Chhattisgarh Police receives President's Colour
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to the Chhattisgarh Police in Raipur on 15 December 2024.
Summary
The Chhattisgarh Police received the President's Colour from Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a ceremony in Raipur on 15 December 2024, in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma. The President's Colour is a recognition of great distinction for an armed force, and the Chhattisgarh Police earned it within 25 years of its establishment, during its silver jubilee year. Amit Shah noted that the first President's Colour was awarded to the Indian Navy in 1951, and that a force must complete 25 years of service to be eligible.
Key facts
- Presented
- 15 December 2024, Raipur, by Amit Shah
- Recipient
- Chhattisgarh Police
- Milestone
- Earned within 25 years of establishment (silver jubilee year)
- Present
- CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy CM Vijay Sharma
- Eligibility
- 25 years of service; first awarded to the Indian Navy in 1951
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to which State Police force in Raipur on 15 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Chhattisgarh Police
PIB (Home Affairs): Amit Shah presented the prestigious 'President's Colour' to the Chhattisgarh Police in Raipur on 15 December 2024.
The Chhattisgarh Police earned the President's Colour within how many years of its establishment?
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Correct answer: C — 25
PIB (Home Affairs): Amit Shah commended the Chhattisgarh Police for earning this honour within just 25 years of its establishment, in its silver jubilee year.